Phineas Clawson

Phineas Clawson (October 27, 1839 – August 10, 1910) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Clawson was born on October 27, 1839 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.[1] He moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1851 and to Green County, Wisconsin in 1868.[1][2] In 1863, he graduated from what is now the University of Wisconsin-Madison.[3]

During the American Civil War, Clawson served as a first lieutenant with the 20th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army.[1][3] He was wounded at the Battle of Prairie Grove.[1] Other conflicts he took part in include the Siege of Vicksburg, during which time he was involved in the Yazoo City Expedition, and the Battle of Spanish Fort.

Clawson died of throat cancer on August 10, 1910 in Monroe, Wisconsin.[3]

Political career

Clawson was a member of the Senate representing the 12th district. Additionally, he was District Attorney of Green County. He was a Republican.

References
  1. "P. J. Clawson, Candidate for Department Commander". Stevens Point Journal. June 11, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved December 7, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. Biographical sketches. Wisconsin Blue Book 1891. 1891. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  3. "Former State Senator Dies". The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub. August 18, 1910. p. 6. Retrieved December 6, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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